Copycat Kinder's Korean BBQ
This Copycat Kinder Korean BBQ seasoning is a sweet, smoky, and savory blend made with pantry spices and brown sugar for an easy homemade alternative. Perfect for chicken, pork, or beef, it adds bold Korean-inspired flavor with just a quick sprinkle or rub.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust for heat
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional but recommended
Instructions
- Add everything to a bowl.
- Break up any brown sugar clumps.
- Stir or shake until evenly combined.
- Pour into a half pint jar and seal tight.
- How to Use
- Rub onto chicken, pork, or ribs before grilling
- Sprinkle into ground beef for quick Korean-style bowls
- Add to marinades with soy sauce + a splash of vinegar or oil
- Toss with veggies before roasting
- For best flavor: let it sit on meat 15–30 minutes before cooking
Notes
If your brown sugar tends to harden:
Add 1 teaspoon cornstarch to keep it free-flowing
Add 1 teaspoon cornstarch to keep it free-flowing
- Light seasoning: 2 teaspoons per pound
- Medium seasoning: 1 tablespoon per pound
- Bold Korean BBQ flavor: 1½ tablespoons per pound